Combined Memorial Wentworth, South Yorkshire
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wireworm
N 53° 28.618 W 001° 24.875
30U E 605217 N 5926501
Quick Description: A combined Memorial to the men of Wentworth lost in WW1 and WW2. The WW2 Names were added at a later date.
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/11/2009 11:01:37 AM
Waymark Code: WM7N31
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Long Description:
Memorial in the form of a cross in memory of the fallen in both
world wars. Situated at the junction of Corthworth Lane and Hague
Lane in the village of Wentworth, South Yorkshire. A wreath laying
ceremony is carried out each November. The Memorial was unveiled by
Countess Fitzwilliam of Ireland 17th September 1922. Dedication by
the Bishop of Sheffield. The WW2 names were added later. The
village has a web site
("http://www.wentworthvillage.net/index.shtml"
target="_blank">visit link)
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 9/17/1922
Private or Public Monument?: Other
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Earl Fitzwilliam of Ireland
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe
Website for this Monument: [Web Link]
Physical Address of Monument:
Junction of Corworth Lane and Hague Lane
Wentworth
Rotherham, South Yorkshire UK
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